ESG News
06
Sep
Swiss Building Program Achieves Record Funding for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Category: ESG News
FOEN reports record demand for energy-efficient renovation grants in 2022. The Building Program, funded by federal and cantonal governments, allocated 425 million CHF, an 18% incre...
05
Sep
BTRY: Revolutionizing Rechargeable Batteries for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up BTRY, a spin-off from Empa research, is poised to revolutionize rechargeable batteries with thin-film technology. Their lithium metal-based solid-state battery offer...
04
Sep
Progress Made in Glencore’s Tailings Management Disclosed
Category: ESG News
Glencore reports progress in aligning with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) introduced by ICMM, UNEP, and PRI. Transparency emphasized, third-party assessmen...
01
Sep
WWF Report Highlights Urgent Water Crisis
Category: ESG News
WWF, a Swiss-based organization, issues a stark warning in a new report, revealing the enormous economic value of global water resources at US$58 trillion. It highlights the urgent...
30
Aug
Breakthrough: Innovative Coated Mesh Turns Fog into Clean Water while Combating Pollution
Category: ESG News
Swiss scientists unveil a coated mesh that gathers fog, producing clean water while neutralizing pollutants. This breakthrough method offers hope for water-scarce areas plagued by ...
29
Aug
Elma Electronic Collaborates with Swiss SolarButterfly for Sustainable Drive
Category: ESG News
Swiss solar caravan, SolarButterfly, showcased sustainable innovation at Elma Electronic, GA. Its advanced solar panels charge a Tesla for 150 miles in 7 hours. Experts discussed s...
28
Aug
Bonn Conference Sets Agenda for Biodiversity Action Beyond 2023
Category: ESG News
Switzerland actively participates in the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform's conference on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Bonn. Focus on combatting invasive non-nat...
24
Aug
Recycling the Non-Recyclable: New Epoxy Resin Resists Flames and Reduces Waste
Category: ESG News
#RecyclingInnovation: Empa's breakthrough epoxy resin combines recyclability, flame resistance & strength. From aerospace to wooden floors, it revolutionizes materials.
22
Aug
Empa and ETH Zurich Pioneer Carbon-Based Quantum Technology for Environmental Innovations
Category: ESG News
Empa and ETH Zurich collaborate on groundbreaking carbon-based quantum technology. Atomically precise graphene nanoribbons show controllable quantum effects, promising leaps in com...
21
Aug
FOEN Highlights Green Transition: Action on Sustainable Minerals and Metals
Category: ESG News
Geneva hosts back-to-back events highlighting minerals' role in a green transition. Sustainable sourcing is crucial for industries like energy and mobility. Critical for clean ener...